In echoed thought the pen perceives
those thoughts of mind that can deceive,
to those around some jumbled thought
conceptions that are frantic sought.
And soaring through that cluttered mind
lurk shadows that are too confined,
they stretch and yawn and ache to reach
beyond the echo's flimsy speech.
The echo reaches in caress
to unclench shadow's deep distress
requests they join in tuneful song
pen poetry with message strong.
Emotions tumble on each page
as two in rapture can engage,
reflection's from within the soul
hand in hand conviction's goal.
Then poetry can twist and twirl
with images abundant swirl,
of feathered flight, majestic scenes
and every thought that's in between.
Author notes
(7) Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. ~Carl Sandburg
(20 lines)
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A contest entry
- Poets Quotes about Poetry - prompts with a twist by GotLilt.
900 points, ended September 15, 11 entries
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This is excellent. I love the way you personify poetry
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Indeed. You have spot on penned what true poetry is all about. Its a little up, a little down, inside out and outside in. Who knows what lies within the pen? Love the flow, rhyme and reason behind this one!
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Yahoo!
This is very lovely poet. The prompt could have taken you anywhere I believe and a fine write would have emerged from any corner sought. I enjoyed the read greatly. Good work.
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a good poem penned with a fine pen, ah the twisting and turning of poetry, emotions, communication, artistry for art's sake. it is all good, light and dark swirling through life.
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Very nicely rhymed and written
short verse fever i am bitten
such flowing lines i am smitten
tasting fruit that is forbidden
Dont know where that came from but I liked yours.
Best of luck... Scott
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I really like this. You did so well with the prompt.
one minor blip - inbetween should be in-between
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Excellent
Wonderful take on the prompt. So very well done. Best of luck in the contest
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